Dont look now but D.Hester is turning it on. (1 Viewer)

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Could he be in store of a E.Royal type season if Cutler continues to lock on him?

Some thought he could turn out this way earlier in the year and now he looks to be getting it.

6 at Falcons 6 83 (10 targets)

7 at Bengals 8 101 1 (9 targets)

8 vs Browns 7 81 (8 targets)

9 vs Cardinals 6 94 (12 targets)

 

[gbill2004]

I noticed that too. He is easily a WR2 right now, and is slowly turning into a WR1 if he can keep up this consistency.

 

[Wrigley]

Currently trying to move him for a #2RB(Homer league)

 

[Tau837]

Could he be in store of a E.Royal type season if Cutler continues to lock on him?Some thought he could turn out this way earlier in the year and now he looks to be getting it.6 at Falcons 6 83 (10 targets) 7 at Bengals 8 101 1 (9 targets) 8 vs Browns 7 81 (8 targets) 9 vs Cardinals 6 94 (12 targets)

1. It's actually 359 yards.2. In the first 4 games, Cutler averaged 32.25 passing attempts; in the last 4 games, Cutler averaged 39.25 passing attempts. In the first 4 games, Chicago was 3-1; in the last 4 games, Chicago was 1-3. I'm sure there are plenty of reasons for that, but my point is that I think Chicago would prefer to get back to the kind of games they were playing in the first 4 games... and if they can, it would seem unlikely that Hester's targets will stay as high as they have been recently.3. Keep in mind that the weather will probably get worse over the second half, and that could affect him and the passing game.

 

[jurb26]

2. In the first 4 games, Cutler averaged 32.25 passing attempts; in the last 4 games, Cutler averaged 39.25 passing attempts. In the first 4 games, Chicago was 3-1; in the last 4 games, Chicago was 1-3. I'm sure there are plenty of reasons for that, but my point is that I think Chicago would prefer to get back to the kind of games they were playing in the first 4 games... and if they can, it would seem unlikely that Hester's targets will stay as high as they have been recently.

I'm sure Chi would like to get back to their winning ways and throw the ball less. The problem is they are a poor football team and it isn't likely to happen.

 

[Wrigley]

2. In the first 4 games, Cutler averaged 32.25 passing attempts; in the last 4 games, Cutler averaged 39.25 passing attempts. In the first 4 games, Chicago was 3-1; in the last 4 games, Chicago was 1-3. I'm sure there are plenty of reasons for that, but my point is that I think Chicago would prefer to get back to the kind of games they were playing in the first 4 games... and if they can, it would seem unlikely that Hester's targets will stay as high as they have been recently.

I'm sure Chi would like to get back to their winning ways and throw the ball less. The problem is they are a poor football team and it isn't likely to happen.

This is giving them too much credit, they are an awful football team.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

So you guys thinking he wont keep up with this pace?

 

[Tau837]

So you guys thinking he wont keep up with this pace?

If by pace you mean projecting his performance in the last 4 games to his final 8 games, no, I do not think he will match that pace. I don't see him ending the season with 90+ catches and/or 1200+ receiving yards... though I do think the TD pace - which would be 2 the rest of the season - is reasonable.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

Bears defense stinks. They can't run the football. They have a rifle armed QB.

Seems like a recipe for success for a WR to me.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Bears defense stinks. They can't run the football. They have a rifle armed QB. Seems like a recipe for success for a WR to me.

Exactly. And I'll take recency over those first four. It would be nice to flip the switch and go back to those first four games, but I doubt they can. Also, it's their first season together; likely they are getting more comfortable now. All signs point to Hester continuing this.

 

[-jb-]

He's not performing AT ALL like I thought he would. Thought he would be higher in TDs, lower in yardage, and way less consistent. I envisioned him getting open deep a few times a game, and Cutler hitting him on occasion for long TDs. Notsomuch. Definitely not complaining. As a WR3, he's been a nice surprise on my otherwise lackluster team.

 

[SSOG]

Hester's only been playing WR since 2007. He's shown a remarkably well-rounded game for such an incredibly raw receiver, and I think he's only going to improve from here on out. By next year, I think he'll be acknowledged as a legit NFL WR1 and probably a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in fantasy. Possibly even a solid WR2. The #1 WR in a Cutler-led offense is a very nice high-upside play.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Hester's only been playing WR since 2007. He's shown a remarkably well-rounded game for such an incredibly raw receiver, and I think he's only going to improve from here on out. By next year, I think he'll be acknowledged as a legit NFL WR1 and probably a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in fantasy. Possibly even a solid WR2. The #1 WR in a Cutler-led offense is a very nice high-upside play.

He's the #14 WR in most of my leagues (PPR) if you get rid of the game where he went out injured.He's a high-end WR2 so far this year.

 

[Bob Magaw]

i think he is breaking out for real, UB...

as SSOG noted, one of the best things to like about him is that he is just learning the position and potentially has a lot of upside. He has one of the better young pure passing QBs in the league in Jay Cutler, who can make all the throws.

i wrote this in ETTG a few weeks ago...

Devin Hester

"Hester has always been a great athlete, but some scouts feared coming out of college he would be a prospect without a position in the NFL, playing CB, WR and kick returner at Miami. In his first two years, he clearly established he was capable of being one of the best return specialists in league history. Hester was at first brought along slowly at the WR position, but has made steady and rapid progress the past two seasons, clearly emerging as the team's top WR threat. Despite a brutal defeat at the hands of the surging Bengals, Sunday was a watershed for the comet with a Madden speed rating of a 100... his first game to top the 100 yard receiving yard mark (on 8 receptions, adding a TD). The preseason addition of Jay Cutler, one of the best young QBs in the game, could have a profound impact on how the rest of his career unfolds. Their chemistry seems to be growing by the week, and Hester is around a top 20 WR in some leagues and scoring systems. A factor to weigh in deciding whether he is enjoying a true breakout and the ascendant arc/trajectory will be sustained is that, unlike many speed merchants that have come and gone before, he has good hands. That should portend bigger things in the future. Also, the defense and running game at present is bad enough that the Bears could be involved in a lot of shoot-outs going forward."

Cutler is clearly looking for him a lot. Other than Greg Olsen, they don't have lots of other great options in the passing game.

i would summarize it a little more succinctly now...

1 - great athlete

2 - elite speed/quickness

3 - elite cutting ability/elusiveness

4 - can escape the jam

5 - good, natural hands

6 - developing fast

7 - good/great QB

8- not a lot of other options

9 - once he has the ball in his hands (and he should often, for all the above reasons), on the bonus plan, you get the vision, instincts and electrifying open field moves of one of the proven best return artists in NFL history (kind of like if you had an up 'n coming WR prospect, and whenever they caught the ball, you could press a button and instantly turn them into billy "white shoes" johnson or rick upchurch).

 

[renesauz]

Hester's only been playing WR since 2007. He's shown a remarkably well-rounded game for such an incredibly raw receiver, and I think he's only going to improve from here on out. By next year, I think he'll be acknowledged as a legit NFL WR1 and probably a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in fantasy. Possibly even a solid WR2. The #1 WR in a Cutler-led offense is a very nice high-upside play.

He was one of my favorite mid round targets last summer.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Yall want to know how much i was intrigued by him.

I traded Djax for him a pick and Garcon.

DeSean is a top 12 young dynasty wr and very feast or famine.

I did NOT know Hester was really coming on....He was my sleeper headed into the season and i had traded him in all 4 dynasty leagues i had him in for whatever reason.

Then i clicked on his name and saw he was quielty posting some very very good numbers although the td's arent there.

I thought he would be more like DeSean than Royal (last yr) this yr. But he is more than just a deep ball threat.

Match play for me with me havign R.Moss Vjax Ocho and him.

 

[flyonthewall]

Have Hester in a few leagues, but have rarely used him due to having better options. I was actually thinking of dropping him for Breaston this week...bad move? Doubt I would ever use either, but Arizona's schedule the rest of the way is cake and Boldin injuries...well that is well documented.

Hester>Breaston

Breaston> Hester

?????

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Have Hester in a few leagues, but have rarely used him due to having better options. I was actually thinking of dropping him for Breaston this week...bad move? Doubt I would ever use either, but Arizona's schedule the rest of the way is cake and Boldin injuries...well that is well documented. Hester>BreastonBreaston> Hester?????

#1 option> #3 option

 

[SSOG]

Hester >>> Breaston

And I actually really like Breaston.

 

[One]

I just dealt him for Mendenhall, but I'm still really high on him and look forward to his first monster game.

 

[Football Jones]

I believe the future gem of the Bears' passing game will be Johnny Knox. Huge potential, & more upside than Hester, IMO. Big-time natural talent.

If there's one thing Cutler can do, it's make a FF stud out of a talented WR. And there's not a quicker/faster WR in the league. Knox needs a little polish like all rookie WRs, but I believe this kid is going to blow up no later 2011.

 

[Steelfan7]

I believe the future gem of the Bears' passing game will be Johnny Knox. Huge potential, & more upside than Hester, IMO. Big-time natural talent.

If there's one thing Cutler can do, it's make a FF stud out of a talented WR. And there's not a quicker/faster WR in the league. Knox needs a little polish like all rookie WRs, but I believe this kid is going to blow up no later 2011.

Mike Wallace

 

[smackdaddies]

Have Hester in a few leagues, but have rarely used him due to having better options. I was actually thinking of dropping him for Breaston this week...bad move? Doubt I would ever use either, but Arizona's schedule the rest of the way is cake and Boldin injuries...well that is well documented. Hester>BreastonBreaston> Hester?????

Both those guys were drafted and are starters in my league (Hester always, Breaston 1/2 the time)I would love to have some decent WA action

 

[flyonthewall]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

 

[ex-ghost]

Traded Portis for Hester last night. Dynasty league. Needed to get rid of Portis before the wheels completely fall off and Hester has really surprised me. Hope it continues.

 

[LittlePhatty]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

I would have to sit Roddy White. Don't know if I can do it.White's been limited in practice due to a knee injury and he put up a stinker last week.Plus, Atlanta is playing Carolina, and they have a good pass D.I hate that I have to make this decision tonight.

 

[the spanker]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

I would have to sit Roddy White. Don't know if I can do it.White's been limited in practice due to a knee injury and he put up a stinker last week.Plus, Atlanta is playing Carolina, and they have a good pass D.I hate that I have to make this decision tonight.

The way Hester has been on fire, I don't see how this is even an issue for you.I'm sitting Bowe. I still have faith in him but I can't start him until I see the KC offense begin to do something. My flex dilemma is between McCoy, Westy, and probably Lynch.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

Going to gut it out and give him a start today. Im starting him over Ocho. Dont feel great about it but its a hunch call.

 

[Sunday Devil]

The only time I started Hester this year was when they played the lions and he got injured in that game. After that I was dissapointed and left him on the bench most weeks, however is becoming clearly obvious he is not a fluke. Maybe he is experiencing his upside right now and will reverse back to his average, but I gurantee that his average is better than some supposedly solid FF WR 2's.

With that said, I play in a 3 WR league with a W/Rb Flex, 2 RBS, 1 QB and 1 TE, 1 Kr, 1 Dst

for WR, im starting:

1. Jennings

2. MSW

3. Hester

4. Crabtree

on the bench:

Maclin

Roy Williams

Austin Collie

Garcon

Good Luck to ME!

 

[Sunday Devil]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

I would have to sit Roddy White. Don't know if I can do it.White's been limited in practice due to a knee injury and he put up a stinker last week.Plus, Atlanta is playing Carolina, and they have a good pass D.I hate that I have to make this decision tonight.

The way Hester has been on fire, I don't see how this is even an issue for you.I'm sitting Bowe. I still have faith in him but I can't start him until I see the KC offense begin to do something. My flex dilemma is between McCoy, Westy, and probably Lynch.

I'd go Lynch, he has a full time job.

 

[p00h]

meh. Show me the tds. 80 yards a game is 8 dead points, unless you're in a PPR. He's a middle of the road 2nd wr in non ppr. That team is fairly shambled, so I can see them throwing 40 times a game, which should keep his production high, and hopefully get him some TDs. I wouldn't go touting him as a WR1, thats crazy talk...

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

meh. Show me the tds. 80 yards a game is 8 dead points, unless you're in a PPR. He's a middle of the road 2nd wr in non ppr. That team is fairly shambled, so I can see them throwing 40 times a game, which should keep his production high, and hopefully get him some TDs. I wouldn't go touting him as a WR1, thats crazy talk...

Who said anything about him being a WR1?Cmon man....if anything he is most peeps wr3 who is playing very good at the moment. He has 3td's right now and thats on par with alot of the other highly rated top dynasty wr's who most have as a wr1.

 

[the spanker]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

I would have to sit Roddy White. Don't know if I can do it.White's been limited in practice due to a knee injury and he put up a stinker last week.Plus, Atlanta is playing Carolina, and they have a good pass D.I hate that I have to make this decision tonight.

The way Hester has been on fire, I don't see how this is even an issue for you.I'm sitting Bowe. I still have faith in him but I can't start him until I see the KC offense begin to do something. My flex dilemma is between McCoy, Westy, and probably Lynch.

I'd go Lynch, he has a full time job.

What about Crabtree? I'm in PPR and wasn't going to start him but the more I read about the Bears D being terrible in this thread, the more I'm leaning to start him over McCoy, Westy, and Lynch.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

meh. Show me the tds. 80 yards a game is 8 dead points, unless you're in a PPR. He's a middle of the road 2nd wr in non ppr. That team is fairly shambled, so I can see them throwing 40 times a game, which should keep his production high, and hopefully get him some TDs. I wouldn't go touting him as a WR1, thats crazy talk...

Not really sure about where your going with this. Throwing out the game in which he got hurt early, he's got 7 games with 548/3.That projects to 1248/7 over a full season. That would have placed him #7 among WRs in 2008. I think he's a rock solid #2 that I'll happily throw out there every week. Excellent value for a guy with an ADP around 90.

 

[Sunday Devil]

So who is starting Hester this week? Who are you sitting?

I would have to sit Roddy White. Don't know if I can do it.White's been limited in practice due to a knee injury and he put up a stinker last week.Plus, Atlanta is playing Carolina, and they have a good pass D.I hate that I have to make this decision tonight.

The way Hester has been on fire, I don't see how this is even an issue for you.I'm sitting Bowe. I still have faith in him but I can't start him until I see the KC offense begin to do something. My flex dilemma is between McCoy, Westy, and probably Lynch.

I'd go Lynch, he has a full time job.

What about Crabtree? I'm in PPR and wasn't going to start him but the more I read about the Bears D being terrible in this thread, the more I'm leaning to start him over McCoy, Westy, and Lynch.

Id stay away from the philly deal right now, looking like a time share against SD. Crabman is a good bet for +10 targets, and thats all you can ask for in a WR.

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

Plus he's incredibly fun to watch -- can't put a price tag on that. He's been ever so close to taking a punt to the house the last few weeks. Feels like he's due.

 

[jcaleo]

In terms of TD production. He just missed 3 TD's 2 weeks ago at CLE. 2 punt returns and the 35 yd screen pass where he was brought down on the 1.

He is due for a couple long TD's Starting him over Bowe for sure this week. Bowe is killing me....seems to always have 1 catch for 7 yds until the last 2 drives of the game.

 

[Debeucci]

I feel like I want to throw up in my mouth but I'm starting Hester over Greg Jennings.

Jennings...I hate you. I spend a high draft pick on you and you tease me the entire season.

Well, no more. I'm finally sitting you after 9 painful long weeks. You go to hell, Jennings. you hear me? you go to hell and you die!

 

[pmark]

I feel like I want to throw up in my mouth but I'm starting Hester over Greg Jennings.Jennings...I hate you. I spend a high draft pick on you and you tease me the entire season.Well, no more. I'm finally sitting you after 9 painful long weeks. You go to hell, Jennings. you hear me? you go to hell and you die!

Really? PPR or non-PPR? I have the same situation and i'm sticking with Jennings in PPR...

 

[LittlePhatty]

What about Crabtree? I'm in PPR and wasn't going to start him but the more I read about the Bears D being terrible in this thread, the more I'm leaning to start him over McCoy, Westy, and Lynch.

Crabtree will get his first NFL TD tonight. Just a feeling.Wish I had taken him in my keeper league, but he didn't fall far enough for me to take a chance.Disclaimer: I'm a Texas Tech homer.

 

[Debeucci]

I feel like I want to throw up in my mouth but I'm starting Hester over Greg Jennings.Jennings...I hate you. I spend a high draft pick on you and you tease me the entire season.Well, no more. I'm finally sitting you after 9 painful long weeks. You go to hell, Jennings. you hear me? you go to hell and you die!

Really? PPR or non-PPR? I have the same situation and i'm sticking with Jennings in PPR...

Non-ppr. Hester is just getting the ball consistently much more than jennings. I don't know how FBG can put him as 3rd overall in their rankings. He's done nothing to deserve it. He's been downright putrid...just a bit worse than Megatron....sadly I have both in different leagues.

 

[Demian]

Hester has been my #1 WR all year thanks to TO and Braylon. :IBTL: (oh and Eddie Royal, forgot he was even on my team)

 

[SSOG]

meh. Show me the tds. 80 yards a game is 8 dead points, unless you're in a PPR. He's a middle of the road 2nd wr in non ppr. That team is fairly shambled, so I can see them throwing 40 times a game, which should keep his production high, and hopefully get him some TDs. I wouldn't go touting him as a WR1, thats crazy talk...

Over a long enough timeline, the TDs almost always follow the yards, while the yards very rarely follow the TDs. I'd rather have a guy producing a lot of yards and no TDs than a guy producing lots of TDs but few yards.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

i can see hester hauling in a looong TD tonite vs san fran

 

[BuckeyeArt]

I just don't see anything special about Hester the WR. Almost everything he caught tonight was either at or behind the line of scrimmage. He wasn't any different than in the past.

 

[Football Jones]

The Bears problems can mostly be traced to their OL, but Cutler does need to play smarter. They also need to force-feed Knox as much as possible & get him ready for 2010. He's the one WR they have with big-time potential.

Chicago is a prime candidate for a huge comeback season next year, but it'll hinge on how quickly they can repair that OL. Cutler does need to settle down a little bit & quit trying to win the game himself, but that'll come.

 

[mystykoekaki]

I just don't see anything special about Hester the WR. Almost everything he caught tonight was either at or behind the line of scrimmage. He wasn't any different than in the past.

The amount of targets he was getting was definately something to like, more targets = more yards = more chances to get TDs, which = more points. It's actually quite simple when you break it down.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

He would post a stinker after i trade for him.

Even with that said im glad he still got the targets/rec's. Although he had low yrds.

He almost already have his totals from last yar alreadty.

I would say he is progressing nicely for a wr's who really hasnt played wr for that long.

Like i said above i see him (right now) as a wr3 for the most part regardless of how well he has played thus far.

I wouldnt feel good at at if he was my wr1 and not very confident with him as my wr2 but would feel to terrible.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

The Bears problems can mostly be traced to their OL, but Cutler does need to play smarter. They also need to force-feed Knox as much as possible & get him ready for 2010. He's the one WR they have with big-time potential.Chicago is a prime candidate for a huge comeback season next year, but it'll hinge on how quickly they can repair that OL. Cutler does need to settle down a little bit & quit trying to win the game himself, but that'll come.

What exactly did you see from the Bears tonight that leads you to believe they will be better in 2010? I saw a defense that did play better tonight, but is aging badly. I saw a sieve of an offensive line, and a Qb that likes to throw INTS. The Bears are rebuilding and its gonna take a while.

 

[BuckeyeArt]

I just don't see anything special about Hester the WR. Almost everything he caught tonight was either at or behind the line of scrimmage. He wasn't any different than in the past.

The amount of targets he was getting was definately something to like, more targets = more yards = more chances to get TDs, which = more points. It's actually quite simple when you break it down.

I get that. But just because he's getting more targets, it doesn't mean he has evovled as a WR. He looks like he will be easily passed as the #1 in Chicago by someone who actually runs real routes past the line of scrimmage. His increased targets looks like it will be limited to this year.